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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024Christ /kraɪst/USA pronunciation n. - Religion[proper noun] Jesus of Nazareth, held by Christians to be the son of God and the Messiah.
- Religion[often: the + ~] (in the New Testament) the Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament.
- Religion someone regarded as similar to Jesus of Nazareth:[countable]Several false Christs proclaimed themselves.
Christ•like, adj. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024Christ (krīst),USA pronunciation n. - ReligionJesus of Nazareth, held by Christians to be the fulfillment of prophecies in the Old Testament regarding the eventual coming of a Messiah.
- Religionthe Messiah prophesied in the Old Testament (used chiefly in versions of the New Testament).
- Religionsomeone regarded as similar to Jesus of Nazareth.
- Greek chrīstos anointed, translation of Hebrew māshīaḥ anointed, Messiah
- Latin Chrīstus
- learned respelling of Middle English, Old English Crīst
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Christ /kraɪst/ n - Jesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ), regarded by Christians as fulfilling Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah
- the Messiah or anointed one of God as the subject of Old Testament prophecies
- an image or picture of Christ
interj - taboo slang an oath expressing annoyance, surprise, etc
See also JesusEtymology: Old English Crīst, from Latin Chrīstus, from Greek khristos anointed one (from khriein to anoint), translating Hebrew māshīah Messiah |